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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,647.29, 53,323.22 and 32,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,647.29, 53,323.22 and 32,399.60 is: 48,465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,647.29 : 53,323.22 = 32,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,647.29/53,323.22 = 32,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,647.29x = 53,323.22 × 32,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,647.29x = 1,727,650,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,650,570.10/35,647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,465.13

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